Owl 🦉

Usage snapshot:

• Used in content written with the Common script; suitable for UI labels and body text.
• Appears in the Unicode block Supplemental Symbols and Pictographs.

History & usage: The character OWL depicts the animal named owl. The name tokens contain no special markers such as HARD SIGN, SOFT SIGN, or ACCENT, and there are no shape qualifiers like ROUNDED or BROAD in the token itself. In general, such tokens mark grammatical or typographic functions, but this entry carries a straightforward animal symbol whose meaning relies on context rather than internal modifiers. Practical uses arise from its place in the Supplemental Symbols and Pictographs block and its Common script status. It appears in scholarly editions and natural history primers as an emblematic illustration of birds, in archival transcription and paleography when animal icons aid indexing or labeling, and in modern typography and emoji sets where the symbol acts as a compact sign for wildlife, nocturnal creatures, or wisdom. Its presence in educational materials helps learners connect visuals with fauna, while publishers may use it as a decorative or indexing mark in field guides or specimen sheets. Across platforms, provide alt text such as “owl” and ensure accessible labeling for screen readers.

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